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Ask Annissa: How Do You Test for Soot Contamination?
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How Do You Test for Soot Contamination?

Key Strategies for Detecting Post-Wildfire Property Contamination
Annissa Coy
Annissa Coy
April 4, 2025
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After a wildfire, assessing contamination is critical to ensure safety and environmental health. Explore effective methods like visual inspections, soot detection with dry cleaning sponges and VOC testing for air and surface analysis. Learn the importance of detailed documentation for claims or disputes.


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Ask Annissa: Essential Tips for Testing Wildfire Contamination and Preparing Accurate Invoices

Ask Annissa: Wildfire Contamination and Invoicing Tips

Annissa Coy
Annissa Coy
March 20, 2025
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Learn how to effectively test for hidden contamination after wildfires, from using specialized sponges to attic inspections and VOC testing. Plus, discover best practices for creating thorough invoices to ensure smooth payment processes.


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Ask Annissa - California's Inferno Part 3: Final Steps to Ensure Timely Payments
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California's Inferno Part 3: The Final Steps – How to Get Paid

Annissa Coy
Annissa Coy
February 25, 2025
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Learn about the importance of real-time billing and daily updates to keep your cash flow smooth and avoiding common pitfalls. Get ready to streamline your payment process.


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Ask Annissa - Assessing Wildfire Damage: Helping Californians Rebuild
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California's Inferno Part 2: Assessing Wildfire Damage and Rebuilding Lives

Annissa Coy
Annissa Coy
February 11, 2025
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This video dives into assessing wildfire damage, including evaluating residential and commercial properties. Learn about scientific testing, chem sponges, VOCs and more as we guide you through the essential steps.



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Ask Annissa - California's Inferno Part 1: Uncovering the True Impact and Path to Recovery
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California's Inferno Part 1: Uncovering the True Impact and Path to Recovery

Annissa Coy
Annissa Coy
February 11, 2025
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Explore the shocking statistics and unprecedented damage of California's wildfires in our compelling three-part series. Learn about the hidden costs, essential safety tips, and the critical questions you need to ask before entering affected areas. Uncover the real impact and path to recovery.


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Ask Annissa: How Can Testing Consultants Market to R&R Contractors?
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How Can Testing Consultants Market to the Restoration & Remediation Market?

This Week’s Ask Annissa Responds to Mold, Asbestos, and Lead Testing Question
Annissa Coy
Annissa Coy
April 26, 2024
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Restoration projects need testing – but they need it now.


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Ask Annissa: To Pack-Out or Not to Pack-Out
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To Pack-Out or Not to Pack-Out

Annissa Coy
Annissa Coy
April 5, 2024
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Annissa gives a high-level overview of the difference between cleaning in place vs. packing out. 


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Ask Annissa: Does My Restoration Business Need a License?
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Does My Restoration Business Need a License?

Annissa Coy answers the question, “Does my restoration business need a license?”
Annissa Coy
Annissa Coy
March 28, 2024
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In this episode of Ask Annissa! Annissa talks about licensing and regulation in the restoration industry


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Ask Annissa: Packing and Like Cleaning Method in Contents Restoration
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Packing and Like Cleaning Method in Contents Restoration

Annissa Coy
Annissa Coy
March 15, 2024
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Annissa gives us best practices on using the Like Cleaning Method.


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Ask Annissa: Organizing T&M Billing Sheets
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Organizing T&M Billing Sheets

Annissa Coy
Annissa Coy
March 1, 2024
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Annissa gives us best practices on organizing T&M Billing Sheets. 


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